Bamboo Stalk
Unknown Maker
In the form of a bamboo stalk with raised, partially gilded, foliage decoration on front, and two small, raised birds on reverse, one of which is gilded. Lid is hinged on side. Striker on bottom.
Credit: Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
late 19th century
Patinated and gilded copper
1978-146-146
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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